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Building: Des Moines Central Public Library
Location: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 MAP
Completion: 2006
Architect: David Chipperfield
Structural Engineer: Jane Wernick Associates
Services Engineer: Arup
General Contractor: The Weitz Company
Facade Consultant: W. J. Higgins & Associates, Inc.
Client: Des Moines Public Library

AE Interests: Glass facade with integrated copper mesh, green roof